Words with the letter D

The letter D might not be the flashiest tile on your Scrabble rack, but it’s one of the most versatile and valuable when played strategically. Worth 2 points, D offers a solid return without being too rare to use often. It appears in countless common words, particularly as a past tense suffix—think played, called, or jumped. This makes it a great tile for building off existing words on the board. If another player lays down jump, for instance, you can easily turn it into jumped and score extra points by adding just one letter.

Another smart way to use D in Scrabble is by forming two-letter words like do, id, or ad, which can help you squeeze into tight spaces and score on multiple words at once. You can also use D as a hook—adding it to the end of a word like care to make cared, or at the front of a word like art to make dart. Since D shows up in many prefixes and suffixes, it’s incredibly useful for extending words and maximizing your play. While it may not have the high value of a Q or Z, D is one of those dependable letters that quietly helps rack up points when used wisely.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
predicted	17	17
predicting	20	20
prediction	18	18
predictions	19	19
predictive	21	21
predictively	26	26
predictor	16	16
predictors	17	17
predicts	15	15
predigest	15	15
predigested	18	18
predigesting	21	21
predigestion	19	19
predigestions	20	20
predigests	16	16
predilection	21	21
predilections	22	22
predinner	15	15
predischarge	23	23
prediscovery	25	25
predispose	17	17
predisposed	19	19
predisposes	18	18
predisposing	22	22
predisposition	22	22